CNET Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the recommended stance for a CNET teacher when a participant types themselves but their narrative clearly fits a different type? → Ask deepening questions that invite further self-reflection without assertion
2. In the Narrative Tradition, wings are best understood as: → Flavors or nuances that add complexity to the core type's expression
3. What are the wing options for Enneagram Type 6? → Types 5 and 7
4. In CNET practice, which of the following is considered the LEAST reliable indicator of Enneagram type? → Behavioral style alone observed by an outside party
5. In the CNET framework, which subtype is often described as the most intense and merging in interpersonal relationships? → Sexual (One-to-One)
6. Which factor most commonly causes mistyping during the CNET assessment process? → Answering based on aspirational behavior rather than habitual patterns
7. Which Enneagram types make up the 'Compliant' Hornevian triad? → Types 1, 2, and 6
8. In the Narrative Tradition, what is the primary method used to help distinguish true type from mistyping? → Panel interviews revealing inner motivation
9. In CNET facilitation, when introducing instinctual variants to a group, what approach is recommended? → Teach variants early so participants understand why same-type people look different
10. Which skill is vital for effectively teaching the Enneagram narrative method? → Active listening
11. A CNET candidate asks how to avoid over-relying on external behavior when typing clients. What principle should the teacher emphasize? → Prioritize the core fear and motivation beneath the behavior
12. How many core types are there in the Enneagram system? → 9
13. A CNET teacher notices a workshop participant seems to fit Type 4 descriptions but is highly social and extroverted. Which subtype might explain this? → Social Four (the counter-type of Four)
14. How does the Body Center's core intelligence — somatic/instinctual knowing — manifest as a developmental resource according to CNET teaching? → By cultivating awareness of bodily sensation, gut instinct, and present-moment grounding
15. What are the three Centers of Intelligence in the Enneagram as taught in CNET programs? → Head (Thinking), Heart (Feeling), and Body (Instinct)
16. In the Object Relations framework applied to the Enneagram, Types 2, 5, and 8 are grouped together because they share: → The 'rejected child' pattern of early relational adaptation
17. A Type 3 individual in a panel interview emphasizes their desire to be genuinely loved, not just admired. A CNET teacher should recognize this as: → A sign of healthy development in Type 3
18. Why do CNET-certified teachers emphasize that the Enneagram should be introduced with compassion and non-judgment in self-development contexts? → Because participants may become defensive if the shadow aspects are presented critically
19. Which skill helps a facilitator address different learning needs? → Flexibility
20. Which value is critical when representing professional credentials? → Honesty
21. A CNET teacher working with a student who presents as highly productive, image-focused, and efficient should explore which potential mistyping first? → Type 3 vs. Type 1
22. The concept of 'the passion' in Enneagram self-development refers to: → The emotional fixation or 'ruling passion' that drives each type's compulsive behavior
23. What is the primary goal of the Narrative Enneagram Tradition? → Deepen understanding through personal storytelling
24. In CNET coaching, what developmental question is most useful to ask a Type 3 client? → What do you actually feel and value beneath the image you project?
25. Which types form the Heart Center and what is their shared emotional focus? → Types 2, 3, 4 — shared focus: shame and identity/image
26. Why is continuing education important for ethical professionals? → It keeps skills and knowledge updated
27. What is the Self-Preservation subtype's core focus across all nine Enneagram types? → Safety, comfort, health, resources, and the security of everyday physical life
28. What method helps manage group conflicts constructively? → Active listening
29. The 'Reactive' Harmonic group includes which Enneagram types? → Types 4, 6, and 8
30. What are the two wing options for Enneagram Type 4? → Types 3 and 5